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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.94, 822.60 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.94, 822.60 and 440.94 is: 660.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.94 : 822.60 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.94/822.60 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.94x = 822.60 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.94x = 362,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,717.24/548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.76

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